2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 McLaren F1 would be higher. Both 2006 Dodge Charger and 2005 McLaren F1 are equipped with a 6,063 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Charger. (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Charger.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Charger. (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Charger. 2006 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2005 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 2005 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Charger | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Dodge | McLaren |
| Model | Charger | F1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 6063 cc |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |
